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Two Can Keep A Secret - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 17/01/2021 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 17/01/2021

Two Can Keep A Secret - Book Review

Karen M. McManus does it again, creating another compelling murder-mystery that's just as intriguing as her debut novel One Of Us is Lying

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The Two Lives of Lydia Bird - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 11/01/2021 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 11/01/2021

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird - Book Review

Josie Silver is back with another enjoyable tale, exploring grief and hope in The Two Lives of Lydia Bird

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The Vanishing Half - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 27/12/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 27/12/2020

The Vanishing Half - Book Review

The Vanishing Half is a beautifully complex story about family and race, and what we will do to survive

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One of Us is Lying - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 21/12/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 21/12/2020

One of Us is Lying - Book Review

One of Us Is Lying is a brilliant and engrossing murder mystery filled with secrets and intrigue

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The Bookish Life of Nina Hill - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 11/12/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 11/12/2020

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill - Book Review

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill is a heart-warming and surprisingly compelling book, despite its slightly predictable plot

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The Secret Keeper - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 05/12/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 05/12/2020

The Secret Keeper - Book Review

If you're looking for a highly original story to devour, look no further than The Secret Keeper

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Amy & Isabelle - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 29/11/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 29/11/2020

Amy & Isabelle - Book Review

Amy & Isabelle explores the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship when a secret affair threatens to destroy their perfectly organised lives

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All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living - Book Review
Nonfiction, Reviews Lulu 20/11/2020 Nonfiction, Reviews Lulu 20/11/2020

All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living - Book Review

Morgan Harper Nichols' heart-warming collection of poetry is sure to inspire

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Where the Crawdads Sing - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 16/11/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 16/11/2020

Where the Crawdads Sing - Book Review

Where the Crawdads Sing is a beautifully written coming-of-age story that everyone should read at least once

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Daisy Jones & The Six - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 10/11/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 10/11/2020

Daisy Jones & The Six - Book Review

Taylor Jenkins Reid pushes the boundaries of her writing with an original story detailing the 70s rock scene

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The Space Between - Book Review
Nonfiction, Reviews Lulu 03/11/2020 Nonfiction, Reviews Lulu 03/11/2020

The Space Between - Book Review

This collection of personal essays is a good point of reference for those in the midst of adulthood

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All the Bright Places - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 24/10/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 24/10/2020

All the Bright Places - Book Review

All the Bright Places is a poignant tale of two broken teenagers who find solace in the moments they share with each other

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The Lovers by Paolo Cognetti - little book review ๐Ÿ’™

After having this on my shelf for almost two years, this summer, I thought it was high time I read this beautiful looking book. I’m not going to lie, I definitely bought this for the cover!
MID YEAR READING UPDATE ๐Ÿ“š

Let’s just ignore the fact that it’s almost the end of September so I can give you a very belated mid year reading update! 

I read some great books in the first half of 2025 - I read my first Ocean Vuong, a co
A little life update (no, not the book ๐Ÿ˜…)

Well, hello there! Long time no see! A lot has happened these past few months, which is why I disappeared yet again (sorry about that). This summer, I started a new bookseller job and a family member had ma
June TBR hopefuls ๐ŸŒž

I’m being quite ambitious here choosing so many books to read this month, but I’ve got to commute for my new bookseller job, so hopefully I can squeeze in some more reading then ๐Ÿ˜…

๐Ÿงก On Earth We’re Brifely Go
Currently reading - The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong ๐Ÿงก

I’m slowly but surely making my way through The Emperor of Gladness. I feel like it’s a book that’s worth savouring to really appreciate the story. I haven’t read
April reading wrap up ๐ŸŒท

Better late than never! Here’s my reading wrap up for April ๐Ÿ˜… I had a very successful reading month, with some great reads - all of these are four stars and above!

๐ŸŒŽ Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid - a massive tha
A little book haul (and little life update) ๐Ÿ“š

This time next week will by my last shift at my current work, before moving on to a new bookshop (a very big, big bookshop!). I visited my future workplace in the week, mostly to try and make sense of t
When the Cranes Fly South - little book review ๐Ÿ•
Happy publication day to Lisa Ridzén’s debut, When the Cranes Fly South. I loved reading this beautifully moving, cosy little tale. 

Thank you so much to @doubledayukbooks for sending me